Vauxhall Astra deep grumbling sound most obvious 50-60 mph
Variant: 1.6 16v sxi
Model Year: 2002
Categories:
Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
hi guys got a slight issue with my astra 1.6 16v sxi. please bare with me coz this is difficult to explain clearly. i am hearing a low deep grumbling sound most prominent at 50 - 60 mph. i have checked the wheels off the ground for play but there was none for all 4 wheels. the car doesn't wander, the tyres are all good so im completely stumped to what to look at next. the sound doesn't change speed with dropping down a gear so i know it aint engine. i can feel this sound through the accelerator peddle and in the car in general. i aint hit any kerbs or damaged the wheels in any way. the sound just started within the week. any pointers will be great. thanks
Posted: May 9, 2013 (11 years ago)
Wheel bearing .
Posted May 9, 2013 (11 years ago)
Have to agree with above. You often can`t feel any play in the wheel itself but its sounds like the bearing by your description
Posted May 9, 2013 (11 years ago)
ok thanks for the replys guys, another question, what wheel bearings do i need coz i was looking on ebay and eurocarparts and im a bit confused with the different options. my car has 4 stud wheels and dont av abs, so i take it i need the wheel bearings without abs sensors, if this is correct can someone tell me coz i read something about speed sensors and its getting to technical 4 me now lol.
cheers
will
cheers
will
Posted May 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
Yup, see what you mean Will. Just had a look on the Euro car parts web site. I would first get someone to confirm which wheel it is ( unless you know already), then give Euro car parts a ring with your reg number etc. and i`m sure they will fix you up with the right parts. They are usually very good (I don`t work for them by the way!!! lol)
Best of luck
Best of luck
Posted May 12, 2013 (11 years ago)
hello again,
may have found my issue. i checked at the back of my front right wheel to find my drop link has broke in half which has ****ed me off coz they were new last year. i didnt even think to look at these coz they usually knock when they broke and mine isnt. the next question is, wot other damage am i to look for coz i av been driving this for a week now with this problem.
cheers
may have found my issue. i checked at the back of my front right wheel to find my drop link has broke in half which has ****ed me off coz they were new last year. i didnt even think to look at these coz they usually knock when they broke and mine isnt. the next question is, wot other damage am i to look for coz i av been driving this for a week now with this problem.
cheers
Posted May 17, 2013 (11 years ago)
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